Marilyn Preston
Constableville,NY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Lewis County Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and records management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and effective task delegation. Skilled in EHR systems and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring a safe and organized environment for optimal patient outcomes.
Offering strong foundation of empathy and commitment to patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings understanding of patient care guidelines and basic healthcare procedures, combined with skills in communication and teamwork. Ready to use and develop patient care and clinical assistance skills in the LPN role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ward Clerk
Lewis County Nursing Home
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient data management.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare teams, patients, and families to facilitate care continuity.
- Scheduled appointments and managed calendars for medical personnel to optimize time management.
- Supported compliance with health regulations by maintaining organized documentation and patient files.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and functional ward environment.
CNA
Lewis County Nursing Home
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Trained new staff on proper patient handling techniques and facility protocols, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall hygiene standards within the nursing home environment.
- Engaged residents in meaningful activities to improve mental well-being and foster social interactions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies for residents' needs.
CNA
Sunset Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lewis High School
Turin, NYSkills
- Strong organization
- Data entry
- Task delegation
- Healthcare experience
- Administrative support
- Clerical functions
- Records management
- Patient scheduling
- Patient records
- Charting proficiency
- Patient assistance
- Patient care
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Clinical educators in the development of Dementia care as well as end of life care.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Ward Clerk
Lewis County Nursing Home
10.2025 - Current
CNA
Lewis County Nursing Home
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Sunset Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
South Lewis High School